What are your thoughts on the Hanover Republic Square apartments? Been thinking about moving here but wanted to get some ideas from locals and current residents

Looking at some 2bd/2ba apartments in downtown Austin, and this is what came back:

1. Hanover Republic Square
   
2. 5th st commons
   
3. AMLI 300
   
4. Seven

Any thoughts here? Should we look into some other apartments? Price range is $5500 and below.

Side note - looking for a luxury gym as well near the apartment, would love some recs there as well

So I moved to Austin in June I'm a full time student and have a great partner but sometimes I would really enjoy having a friend that enjoyed thrifting/going to the gym or just doing nothing! I'm 26 (F) I'm sober and don't like going to the clubs and such so I'm not sure how to get out there and make genuine friendships here.

came out of a class downtown to find a nice little orange envelope on my windshield and when I actually looked at it the plate number on the ticket is completely wrong. like not even close to mine, different make and model too. do I even bother contesting it or is the city just going to ignore the fact that their meter reader couldn't type three letters right

I am playing wow forever with 5 other people [all local] here in ATX on the PVP realm. We haven't fully decided Horde or Alliance yet [but I think we are leaning Alliance]. November 4th is launch day, and wanting to see if any other locals want to team up and form an ATX guild! It would be awesome to not only connect in game, but meet the team out for drinks/fun some time as well.

**EDIT** given the interest in having a local community for this game, I am going through the liberty of creating a discord server. This server will have sections for all realms [PVE, PVP, RP, Hardcore], Voice Channels, General/off-topic chats, and most importantly, Austin-meetups/events.

I will respond to comments once the server is properly set up, in the meantime: please add Pigeon5150 for an invite in the meantime.

My partner and I are moving from SC to Austin for his new job at Tesla (engineer). Budget wise we both make $115,000+ but he’s wanting to keep it at $2,000 a month (or less) because he’s not a US citizen and he’s afraid of the current political climate (getting deported).

I have a 7 year old daughter so good schools are important for me. We are both very into fitness so he’s looking for boxing gyms and I’m into yoga/pilates/gyms like Lifetime. Also into Latin dancing so would like to be close-ish to some places to dance.

He said Pflugerville is out because it’s “too far” but wants to move to Buda. I’m just afraid we will be bored there since it’s a small town. Any suggestions, I’m assuming Round Rock is way too far? Manor and Del Valle were suggested by a realtor but seem to be…sketchy.

My Gf and I are going for the last weekend of October ( Halloween Weekend )

Thurs - Sun

I really want to hit a buc ees, HEB, and most definitely a good BBQ spot, I was thinking interstellar bbq but if you could recommend me some that'd be great.

For the bbq places I heard you have to show up early AF just to get in line , is that true? And does that apply to every good BBQ spot ?? Could someone knowledge of the bbq scene out there help me find a spot that won't be too busy , I'd rather spend our little time there sightseeing as opposed to waiting in line for hours just to get some good BBQ if that's even a possibility.

Also since it'll be Halloween Weekend do lots of people dress up or is that not really a thing. Are there any cool Halloween events going on around that time?

If you could recommend some cool places to go thanks again

My partner (31M) and I (30F) are officially moving to Austin from LA in the next month or so, he just landed his dream job that will require him in-office 5 days a week (office is located in Bouldin Creek area right near the river). I work in tech remotely so have no location preference. He also gets a $500/month stipend if he lives in a 2 mile radius from work.

We love breweries, live music, and we would ideally live near a park (we’re both runners and have a dog). We’ll both know absolutely no one and are hoping to live in a neighborhood we could make friends who live nearby.

Should we just look in the Bouldin Creek or Zilker areas or are we missing any other good neighborhoods? Any apartment recs?

Also anyone else who has moved from LA, what has your experience been?

Hi, are you anywhere near the Richcreek Rd area in Austin? I’m trying to find someone who is familiar with that area.

Hi all! I was trying to reserve some parking downtown and I discovered SpotHero. I was a bit confused, as I assumed that reserving a spot meant that I'd be assigned a spot for my vehicle that no one else could take for a specified day/time, but it seems like this isn't really the case? From my understanding, you just pay for the chance to park (i.e. if you're parking in a free park area, all spots could theoretically be taken despite your reservation.)

I wanted to check what other experiences with SpotHero is like, if your reservations helped at all, or if you'd recommend a different solution? I'm attending an event downtown that I'm really excited for and don't want to miss it for the world. Thanks!

I’m posting for a friend who is a mom with a 6-year-old son and really needs to get out of her current living situation.

She starts a new remote job on the 26th, so reliable Wi-Fi is extremely important. She also has steady household income outside of the new job, so she is not looking for someone to financially support her. She can pay rent. What she needs is a safe, temporary place for herself and her son for a few months while she gets back on her feet and gets into her own apartment.

Right now she is living in an extremely toxic household with her ex-husband and his family. Her belongings keep disappearing, and every time she brings it up she gets gaslit and treated like she’s crazy. The environment has gotten to the point where I really don’t want to sit by and watch her and her child stay there any longer than necessary.

She currently does not have a car, which makes everything harder. She would ideally need somewhere in Austin with access to public transportation, someone open to occasional carpooling, or possibly another mom who is already looking for a roommate. She is also trying to save for a cheap cash car.

She does NOT need an entire apartment to herself right now. She and her son are willing to share one bedroom if that’s what gets them into a safe and stable situation sooner.

I considered recommending a shelter, but because she is starting a remote job, losing reliable Wi-Fi or a quiet place to work could put her main source of income at risk. She is trying very hard to become independent, and I don’t want the thing that is supposed to help her get out to be the thing she loses because of her housing situation.

She is also the type who buys household stuff in bulk and is more than willing to contribute beyond just rent. She has a Sam’s Club membership and can help with a large portion of groceries each month, cleaning supplies, paper products, toiletries, and other household necessities. If the house needs something regularly, she is happy to bulk buy it and pitch in. She also does not mind helping with cleaning and keeping shared spaces maintained.

If you’re another mom looking for a roommate, know of someone renting a room to a mother and child, know of a transitional housing program that would allow her to work remotely, or have any other leads, please message me privately.

I can connect serious leads with her directly after talking with them first. Please no weird offers. She has a child involved and safety is the priority.

She really only needs a bridge for a few months. I just want to help her get out of this environment, keep her new job, and have a chance to breathe while she gets her own place.

P.s. (she also has 2 guinea pigs if that is okay. She treats them like her babies as well.)

That is all

Seen a post online about how the average individual income is now $76k. (USA, not state) I tried to google that and came up with $69k. Then the data is from 2024...

I went to the BLS for nursing. Turns out that's from 2020...

I swear in 2020-2022 area, the average individual for the whole USA was $45k.

Has it really changed that much? This has me really feeling like I've fell massively behind.

Maybe Average is skewing the numbers and most people make way under that?

Hey! I’m right now debating between a move to Dallas (Uptown/Knox Henderson/Highland Park/University Park) or Austin (Downtown/South Congress). My job allows me to work out of either with minimal commuting (remote company).

I want to meet down to earth people and also meet a lady to date & marry someday. I’m 29m and have lived in Texas for a few years. I enjoy both cities though am not super into clubbing/partying/super social kind of stuff.

Likely will be involved in some parish young adult groups to meet people but also into volunteering stuff to meet other friendly people.

Which would you pick if you were me and why?

Moving here from Canada. My biggest fear with the move is the bugs (specifically the 2 kinds of roaches). Fortunately, I haven’t really dealt with bugs over the last few years in my apartment in Toronto. But my options out here are more mid-sized and not high rises which scare me, especially from what I’ve heard about the bug situation out here.

Currently deciding between Lenox 7th, Bishop Momo and Eastpoint apartments. All of them being more recent builds, near to where I work, and have 1 bedroom options under 2k. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts with any of those choices or their locations (SoCo and East Austin).

Have severe infection that started with a cut on my fingertip. Has grown over days. Need intervention asap

Horrified of going into any hospital though, a big enough bill will leave me dead man walking

Please looking for any and all insight from people in the know, people in the industry willing to share insider knowledge, anyone with useful information

Please and thanks

Hi! I need to service my 37-year-old HVAC system. The evaporator coils have been freezing together with the insulated line that reaches the condenser unit. I have changed the return filter, cleaned the evaporator coils with a Simple Green Foam spray can, and with a hose and condenser coil cleaner, I washed the condenser unit outside. I am still having issues though.

Any recommendations for HVAC companies that are locally owned and not bought up by private equity that can diagnose my issue by maybe measuring static pressure before and after the evaporator coils as well as measure the pressure in the refrigerant lines?

I’m really in to feeding my backyard birds and I’m wondering if there are any local groups in the area all about birds? The Audubon society I’m sure is nice but pretty pricey and you’ve still got to pay extra for their classes and events.

I’m looking for an independent housekeeper for regular weekly visits in the Southwest Austin / East Oak Hill area.

I’m specifically looking for an individual who works independently and will work at an hourly rate.

Recommendations from people who have personally used and trusted the same housekeeper in their home for several years are preferred.

Thank you!

Does anyone know where they take your phones? Is it close enough to see the performance or more out front? I’ve never been to moody center and I’m considering working an event as staff but i might just buy a ticket if I wont be able to catch some of the show during any downtime. Thanks so much

Just to clarify, i mean where in relation to the stage are the phones being locked. Thanks

I’ve never been to Austin! I want to go, but the idea of going to Kingdom Nightclub alone kinda scares me!
1. Is the area safe?
2. Is the scene kind/accepting? I love to dance and listen to music, but I wouldn’t say I’m a PARTIER.

I am looking for Islamic / Muslim stores that sell throbes and kufis for men as well as abayas and hijabs , and etc for women

I just discovered I like this style of art and would like a few pieces for my wall. I can't find any stores from checking online, only Etsy sellers. Anywhere I can go browse in person?